City Calendar

Saturday

June 22

• 9:30 AM

  Videography 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then, spend some time becoming familiar with video editing software while working with your footage. Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 10:00 AM

  Family Fun Day with the Center for Families

  Rindge Field (behind the Peabody School, 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 01240)

  All Cambridge families with children ages birth - 8 years old are invited to join the Center for Families for a day of fun activities, book giveaways, and more!

• 11:30 AM

  Studio Recording 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production? The Hive has two state-of-the-art recording studios! Join this workshop to become familiar with studio equipment and software. Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 1:30 PM

  Juneteenth Drum Circle With Ammaya Dance & Drum (Valente)

  Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

  In celebration of Juneteenth, come participate in a drum circle and enjoy stories and songs about freedom with Ammaya Dance & Drum. This event is hosted jointly by the O'Connell and Valente Branches and will take place in the courtyard outside the Valente Branch. The drum circle will move inside the building if there is inclement weather.

• 2:30 PM

  Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop. This two-hour workshop replaces the previous two-part Glowforge 101 offering; the content and length of this workshop and the two-part series are the same. You will start by utilizing the camera on the Glowforge to focus and scan your own custom images, properly select materials for your project, and fabricate your first design. You will create digital artwork for the Glowforge, and learn file formatting for production. Note: This is a badging course for laser cutting. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.

• 3:30 PM

  Saturday Songs and Stories (O'Neill)

  O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

  Music, movement and stories! Join your librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.